Lassie

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Biff

BIFF is Mrs. Lee's dog. The manager of Grand Mountain's “grocery and souvenir shop”, this warm, energetic octogenarian is everyone's dream grandmother ... and her loyal, well-meaning but misguided little pug dog is a central part of life in the Valley.

Biff marches around The Valley like he was a much larger dog. He's a lucky dog to be allowed to roam The Valley freely, but “freedom” is what his owner, Mrs. Lee, is all about. So everyone knows him and knows Mrs. Lee. They know that if there are rules about dogs and leashes and so forth, they don't apply to the old lady who has lived here since before Grand Mountain was a National Park.

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Looper

Light-fingered, the king of resourcefulness, Looper loves these descriptions, these “nice little names”. And they fit him like a glove! Because ever since he learned how to walk, Looper has spent his time stealing from grocery stores, picnic tables, restaurant garbage cans and even dumps: “When you gotta eat, you gotta eat!” These skills are naturally very useful for the Barn Gang: Looper is always ready to join in. Maybe it's his natural curiosity. Or maybe he likes being part of something. But when Biff mobilizes the group, this “wild” animal is always willing to lend a hand.

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Houdini

As a cherished little house pet, Houdini lives a life of ease in Zoe, Sarah and Graham's light-filled house. You would think the hamster would be happy all the time. But the opposite is true of Houdini. The neurotic little complainer is never satisfied. Whether we're talking about food or attention ... Houdini always wants more.

Whenever Lassie sees Houdini coming, she does her best to look busy, or find a reason to leave. Lassie knows that Houdini absolutely never talks to anyone unless he needs a favor. Houdini honestly believes that Lassie, Zoe and everyone else in the world is there to make his life easier.

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Pica

Five years ago, when Lassie saved Pica from a violent peregrine falcon attack, Pica swore her undying loyalty to her heroine, to help her out no matter what, to fly for her day or night, in a thunderstorm or a hailstorm, into a driving wind or carried by a ferocious tempest... Pica and Lassie are for life!

Pica will never forget the wonderful thing that Lassie did for her. Still, 90% of the time, she is lovable, loyal and well-meaning. And she wants very much to live the kind of life that Lassie leads... in service of the world around her. So when Biff announces that the Barn Gang is going to “save the world,” Pica is ready to do whatever it takes. But step on her foot and everything falls apart.

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Harvey

If there is anyone passionately in love with Big Mountain, it's HARVEY! He knows the flora, the fauna, the first inhabitants, the major natural disasters, the animals whether big, small or dangerous... everything! Well, almost everything. Because there is still a lot to learn at 10 ... And that happens to be what Harvey likes most: telling himself there is still so much to discover ...

And with Zoe as his best friend, he is one lucky boy! Because she constantly leads him off on adventures, gives him the opportunity to discover new things, gives him the idea to go and verify, investigate, etc.

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Lassie

LASSIE is the heart of the series. She personifies all the qualities of a “super heroine” minus the distance or the ego, and with a sense of tenderness and generosity that makes her simply unique. Unique in her knowledge of the world around her, in her physical abilities, her intuition, her tender relationship with Zoe, her beauty, her courage ...

Lassie is a true guide. In the true sense, of course, because she understands nature and possesses a 6th sense that allows her to find her bearings anywhere and to foresee dangerous situations... There is no other dog as incredible as Lassie. She has no alter ego; such is the feeling each adventure should end with.

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Zoe

ZOE, our human heroine, is a genuinely likeable girl, who wants to discover Mother Nature and all her mysteries through adventures and who quenches her curiosity by experiencing the world first hand ... We don't only like her and feel attached to her just because she has Lassie by her side: That would be to overlook all her qualities: her enthusiasm, her courage, her tolerance, her joie de vivre ...

Zoe grew up in a vast natural wildlife preserve and a veterinary clinic. At 10 years old, she has met fewer humans than animals (wild, sick or tame). That's why she has developed a special relationship with them that is very simple and natural ...

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Sarah Parker

Zoe's mother, Sarah, is the Grand Mountain's veterinarian. She's 38 years old. Sarah met Graham when she was volunteering at the clinic that she now owns and runs. The two married during Sarah's last year and Zoe was born almost the day that Sarah moved to the park full time and took over the clinic.

Sarah represents emotion. She is not melodramatic, but consistently nurturing and supportive. As a veterinarian, Sarah cares for animals as well as she cares for her family. She exists to give Zoe emotional guidance, both through her words and her actions.

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Graham Parker

Zoe's father, Graham is a supervising Ranger in Grand Mountain National Park. This means that he's in charge of the Park day to day. From the wildlife to the campers who come to the park on vacation, Graham is ultimately responsible for them all. He doesn't deal with budgets or bureaucracy ... that's the job of the Park Manager. Her office is outside the gates of the park.

Graham is a rock. He's 41 years old. While his wife carries the emotion for the family, Graham is a force for order in the midst of chaos. He represents unassailable, unchangeable values. He doesn't play favorites, but he makes sure everyone ... especially Zoe ... is safe.

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Mrs. Lee

A kind, energetic woman in her 80's Mrs. Lee plays a big role in Zoe's life. She's still got a heart full of adventure, so she is a “partner in crime” for Zoe. She just finds herself a little too old to go out and have the adventures she encourages the kids to experience.